progress

[ˈprɑːɡres]

Definition:
1. Gradual improvement or growth or development.
2. The act of moving forward toward a goal.
3. A movement forward.
4. Develop in a positive way.
5. Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense.
6. Form or accumulate steadily.

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Use 'progress' in a sentence:

1. There is no straightforward equivalence between economic progress and social well-being.
2. We've made progress in righting the wrongs of the past.
3. Tests at the age of seven provide a benchmark against which the child's progress at school can be measured.
4. She watched the cow's ponderous progress.
5. The game was already in progress when we took our seats.
6. Progress has been made on all fronts.
7. It was a time of political stability and progress.
8. Most of the students are making good progress, but Michael is a hopeless case.
9. The company is proud to be in the vanguard of scientific progress.
10. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress so far.
11. Progress has been particularly disappointing.
12. Illness had put a brake on his progress.
13. It is time to forgive past wrongs if progress is to be made.
14. Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress.
15. She professed herself satisfied with the progress so far.
16. They would inform him of any progress they had made.
17. We must not become complacent about progress.
18. Progress is maddeningly slow.
19. Progress is disappointingly slow.
20. Progress was frustratingly slow.
21. Progress has been painfully slow.
22. We are making slow but steady progress.
23. I feel heartened by her progress.
24. Work on the new road is progressing slowly.
25. This is a necessary consequence of progress.
26. You're making progress of a kind.
27. There wasn't much traffic so we made good progress.
28. Progress was slower than expected.
29. Any progress in reducing chemical weapons is welcome.
30. Please be quiet ─ examination in progress.
31. We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project.
32. The progress of science is unstoppable.
33. They felt frustrated at the lack of progress.
34. Both leaders seemed to expect measurable progress.
35. The Victorians regarded the railways as bringing progress and civilization.
36. The procession made its stately progress through the streets of the city.
37. As the movie progresses the tension builds.
38. I was a bit depressed by our apparent lack of progress.
39. Thus, he aided reaction and thwarted progress.
40. Their brains are scanned so that researchers can monitor the progress of the disease.
41. They asked for a progress report on the project.
42. Each student's progress is closely monitored.
43. Can you give us a progress report?
44. This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed.
45. The course allows students to progress at their own speed.
46. Lack of training acts as a block to progress in a career.
47. We have made great progress in controlling inflation.